BBQ & Grill

Tandoori Grilled Tofu with Red Peppers & Broccolini

Spiced yogurt does two jobs here as both the marinade and the sauce for this grilled tofu recipe.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 clove garlic, grated
  • 1 teaspoon grated peeled fresh ginger
  • ¾ cup whole-milk plain yogurt
  • ½ teaspoon salt, divided
  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice, plus lime wedges for garnish
  • 1 bunch broccolini, trimmed
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, thickly sliced
  • 1 14- to 16-ounce package water-packed extra-firm tofu, cut into 4 slices and patted dry
  • fresh cilantro for garnish

Directions

  1. Preheat grill to medium-high.
  2. Heat oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add chili powder, garam masala, turmeric, garlic and ginger; cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Transfer to a medium bowl and stir in yogurt, 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. Transfer 1/4 cup to a small bowl and stir in lime juice and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Set aside.
  3. Add broccolini and bell pepper to the medium bowl and toss to coat. Transfer to a plate. Add tofu to the medium bowl and gently toss to coat.
  4. Oil the grill rack. Grill the tofu, broccolini and bell pepper, flipping once halfway through, until slightly charred, 6 to 10 minutes. Drizzle with the reserved sauce and serve with cilantro and lime wedges, if desired.